Francis Girod, a truly remarkable and multifaceted creative genius, burst onto the scene on October 9, 1944, and left an indelible mark on the world of cinema before his untimely passing on November 19, 2006.
Notable French filmmaker Girod's remarkable repertoire boasts an impressive array of 20 films, meticulously crafted between the years 1974 and 2006. His extensive cinematic endeavors have undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the world of film, with one of his most notable and acclaimed works being the film "L'enfance de l'art", which garnered international recognition and distinction by being selected for the esteemed 1988 Cannes Film Festival.
Notable beyond his cinematographic endeavors, Girod left an indelible mark on the film world as a distinguished member of the esteemed jury at the 44th iteration of the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, which took place in the year 1994.
